Building permits · May 2026
Pierce County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Pierce County, Washington — 662 units authorized in May 2026, 5,269 over the last 12 months — latest month +257.8% vs. a year earlier.
662
Units (latest month)
180
Single-family units
462
Multifamily (5+) units
$154,110,744
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,269 units permitted · latest month +257.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 180 | 27.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 20 | 3.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 462 | 69.8% |
| All units | 662 | 100% |
Pierce County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Pierce County?+
662 new residential units were authorized in Pierce County, Washington in May 2026, and 5,269 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Pierce County permits are multifamily?+
72.8% of Pierce County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.